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West Monroe woman dies in wreck, impairment suspected

Special to The News-Star, news@thenewsstar.com
Published 10:10 a.m. CT May 21, 2020

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For reasons still under investigation, Alexander’s vehicle traveled off the roadway and onto the shoulder where it struck the rear of a parked commercial motor vehicle.

Alexander, who was unrestrained, sustained life-threatening injuries during the crash and was transported to a local hospital where she later succumbed to these injuries.

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The driver of the CMV sustained moderate injuries and was transported to a local hospital.

Impairment is suspected to be a factor in this crash. Toxicology samples were obtained and will be submitted for analysis.

The wreck remains under investigation.

Buckling up is the most effective way to protect yourself in a crash. Failure to take a few seconds to buckle up can have devastating consequences. Louisiana law requires every person in a vehicle, regardless of seating position, to be properly restrained day or night.

Louisiana State Police would like to remind all motorists that if you feel differently, you drive differently. Alcohol, prescription drugs, and other drugs have many effects on the body that negatively affect driving skills. These drugs can impair visual ability, alter the sense of time and space, impair fine motor skills needed to operate a motor vehicle, and decrease reaction times.

Motorists are encouraged to plan ahead and designate a sober driver. Not doing so can have deadly consequences.